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WR55 VDG

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1400cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 164,957 miles on the clock, averaging 7,415 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WR55 VDG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
164,957
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,415

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,957 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,437
Average per year7,415
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR55 VDG 38k70k102k133k165k '08'26'17

Check WR55 VDG

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,957 miles
Since last MOT+10,437 miles
PASS
Mileage154,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,520 miles
Since last MOT+13,189 miles
PASS
Mileage141,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,443 miles
PASS
Mileage136,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage131,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,974 miles
PASS
Mileage125,142 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage120,741 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
PASS
Mileage112,927 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage105,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,169 miles
PASS
Mileage99,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,570 miles
PASS
Mileage91,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage84,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage77,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,404 miles
PASS
Mileage70,207 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage61,266 miles
Since last MOT+8,490 miles
PASS
Mileage52,776 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage45,462 miles
Since last MOT+7,335 miles
PASS
Mileage38,127 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 VDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WR55 VDG

What car is WR55 VDG?

WR55 VDG is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR55 VDG?

The last recorded mileage for WR55 VDG was 164,957 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR55 VDG passed its MOT?

WR55 VDG has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.

Is WR55 VDG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR55 VDG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WR55 VDG?

WR55 VDG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.